Control Engineer

Venteon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon in Chicago, IL is seeking a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer to join our engineering team. The role focuses on maintaining PLC-based control systems, mentoring trades, and leading electrical projects in a fast-paced automotive supplier environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s in electrical/controls/automation and hands-on PLC/CNC experience with Siemens/Allen-Bradley, ABB and FANUC robotics. Strong problem solving and English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering; Master's a plus.
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred.
• Experience with Vision System.
• Working knowledge of PLC/CNC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), ABB and FANUC Robots.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Excellent hands-on electrical/mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to read and write in English and perform mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and mentor the electrical controls process for manufacturing skilled trades.
• Coordinate resources to find root cause and implement fixes.
• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
• Guide designs, develop and test electrical control methods, materials, processes, and results.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

PLC/CNC control systems

Vision System

Electrical troubleshooting

Lean manufacturing

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/controls/automation engineering

Master's degree preferred

Equivalent years of experience

Tools

Siemens PLC

Allen-Bradley PLC

ABB Robotics

FANUC Robotics

Vision System

Job description

2ND SHIFT CONTROLS ENGINEER NEEDED - CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

A Leading Automotive Supplier in Chicago, Illinois needs a 2nd Shift Controls Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation. No Travel Required. NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE.

This full-time, salary, role is a part of the Engineering Team and reports to the Engineering Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Train, coach, and mentor, the electrical controls process, for manufacturing skilled trades and mentor colleagues.
• Coordinate resources to find root cause and fixes, manage and breakdown problems into items that can be validated.
• Maintain PLC based control systems for manufacturing automation and instrumentation.
• Guide designs, develop and test electrical control methods, materials, processes, and results.
• Lead projects and assist skilled trades in electrical disciplines.
• Support operations in electrical/controls troubleshooting and continuous improvement activities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in electrical, mechanical, controls or automation engineering. Master's Degree is a plus. Open for equivalent years of experience.
• Electrical background (electrician or technician) preferred.
• Experienced with Vision System
• Working knowledge of PLC/CNC (Siemens/Allen-Bradley), ABB and FANUC Robots.
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Excellent "hands on" electrical/mechanical aptitude
• Experience working with electrical/controls circuitry and schematics.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to read and write in English and to perform mathematical calculations